AkzoNobel to Become Primary Paint Supplier to Walmart

Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010

AkzoNobel today announced it has been selected by Walmart to be the primary paint supplier for the retailer's U.S. stores.

AkzoNobel will develop and manufacture a portfolio of interior and exterior paints for Walmart's more than 3,500 stores nationwide with the Glidden(TM) and ColorPlace® brands. This agreement builds on the existing relationship with Walmart for paints in Puerto Rico and Canada, and with Liquid Nails® adhesives in the United States.

"We're excited about the opportunity to build upon our relationship with Walmart to help them grow their paints business," said Erik C. M. Bouts, managing director of Akzo Nobel Paints LLC, the company's U.S. Decorative Paints business. "We feel we're in a unique position to deliver a high quality, affordable product to customers by leveraging both our strong presence here in the U.S. and the support of our global organization."

  Walmart will begin the transition to AkzoNobel early next year.  About AkzoNobel's U.S. Paints Business (Akzo Nobel Paints LLC)

Akzo Nobel Paints LLC produces a portfolio of well respected brands, including Glidden(TM), Glidden Professional(TM), The Freshaire Choice(TM), Ralph Lauren® and Devoe® paints; Flood®, Sikkens® and Synteko® wood care products; plus Liquid Nails® adhesives and caulks. Products are sold through company stores, national/retail outlets, distributors and independent dealers in the United States and Puerto Rico and are exported internationally.

Source: PR Newswire